Warsaw 2027-C1-IA
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Warsaw Community Schools in Warsaw, IN. Providers can bid until Nov 19, 2026.
| Applicant | Warsaw Community Schools |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Warsaw, IN |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Form 470 number | 270002498 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 19, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 14 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps | 14 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
YOU MUST REVIEW THE ATTACHED RFP DOCUMENTS FOR DETAILS of the services requested on this 470. Please reference Form 470 #270002498 on all correspondence.--------------------------------------The Applicant seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services.
Read the applicant's full note
We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 10 Gbps scalable to 20 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicants head-end located at the Warsaw Schools Admin Building, 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek a 3-year contract with the option for two 1-year voluntary extensions; other terms will be considered. --------------------------------------The Applicant requests that the Service Provider support Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) peering with the Applicant's Autonomous System Number (ASN), including the ability to accept and advertise the Applicant's existing /24 public IPv4 address block.
The Service Provider shall provide a small point-to-point IPv4 subnet (/30 or /31) to establish BGP connectivity. Respondents shall describe their BGP capabilities, requirements, and implementation process, and identify any technical limitations associated with advertising Applicant-controlled address space through their network.
Additionally, the Applicant requests pricing for a small provider-assigned public IPv4 address block (up to a /29) to support connectivity at the start of service should BGP peering not be fully operational on July 1. --------------------------------------No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Kyle Carter, Chief Accountability Officer, at [contact in the Form 470] and copied to [contact in the Form 470], no later than 1:00 PM prevailing on November 10, 2026.
Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.--------------------------------------Bids should be e-mailed to the office of Kyle Carter, Chief Accountability Officer, at [contact in the Form 470] and copied to [contact in the Form 470], by 1:00 PM prevailing on December 1, 2026.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Warsaw Community Schools had $484,904 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from People Driven Technology, Inc, Cmn-Rus, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | People Driven Technology, Inc | $447,104 | 2 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Cmn-Rus, LLC | $37,800 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Solutions, Inc. | $40,886 | 4 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Cmn-Rus, LLC | $37,800 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wireless School Bus Services and Equipment | Kajeet, Inc. | $31,920 | 7 | Jun 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Applicant website: warsaw.k12.in.us
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.